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January 11, 1983 WV · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
A C B Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS WATCHING THE LOADING MACHINE LOAD OUT A CUT TO SEE HOW IT WAS SHOT WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW SLATE FELL OUT BETWEEEN 2 ROFO BOLTS AND IT HIT HIM ON THE LEFT HAND LACERATIN OF LEFT HAND

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